Ecclectic Collector is now on Pinterest

Hello World.

We at Ecclectic Collector are trying to get our acts together with the blogging thing. It isn't being real successful at the moment. :( We don't just want to rattle off nonsense and want to have useful information for your collecting needs.

In the process of trying to figure out a format, we were invited to Pinterest. We love the site! WE think it is a great site to keep track of your collection (s) visually. Though we are not keeping track of a collection, we are going to use it as a checklist for different types of collections.

Since Disney stuff is our main specialty, we are starting with my partner in fun's favorite thing to collect, Mickey Mouse Ears. We are trying to accrue images and information about different kinds of older Mickey Mouse ears from the theme parks, events, former entities, etc. It is kinda cool to see them on a visual pin board, so to speak. It also is a much needed checklist for a collector (us included).

So if you have a little extra time, check us out as CollectorSpot on Pinterest.

You can also check us out to purchase items from us as Ecclectic Collector on eCrater.

Also, if you know of any information we are missing, or have any photos of ears we haven't posted, please share them with us via email. It would be greatly appreciated.

United Kingdom Announcement: BOGO Cars 2 Die Cast at Argos

Hello Friends:
Someday we will get the hang of blogging more often. :) We received an email from Disney UK and Mattel toys. So any of our UK friends out there that collect Disney / Pixar CARS die cast, this is information is for you.

"From February 22nd, head over to your local Argos to receive your FREE Cars Die-cast vehicle when you buy any Cars 1:55 scale Character Die-cast.

Offer runs for two weeks, from February 22nd – March 7th. Characters subject
to availability."

Happy Collecting everyone!

Sharpies galore at Office Max for a great deal. THIS WEEK

Office Max is not my favorite place to shop for office supplies. But, I do have to share this awesome deal going on this week for anyone who uses the mighty Sharpie in their hobbies. I for one, use a lot of Sharpie markers for autographs. So if you are an artist, lover of Sharpies, or an autograph collector, you may want to find an ad, and stop on by an Office Max this week. Office Max is selling a box of 12 Fine Sharpies for $5.00, but if you have this special coupon that was on the outside of this week’s ad, it will make that mighty box only 1 dollar. Yes, that is right, $1.00. (Downer note: There is a limit to one box per customer). That makes each of those lovely black pens about 8 cents each. Woo Whoo! Score!



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About Ecclectic Collector: Ecclectic Collector is an e-crater store dedicated to collectors. It is run by two friend collectors who love collecting all kinds of items, who love Disney, autographs, fiesta ware and interesting things, so anything could show up there. Each of the dynamic duo is located in different parts of the U.S.A. One is located in Northern California and the other is in Central Texas.
We really are “Friend collectors helping collectors, collect!”

Store: http://www.ecclecticcollector.ecrater.com/

Blog: http://ecclecticcollector.blogspot.com/

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Stan Lee signed merchandise available through POW

This was just posted from POW Entertainment and thought it would be a cool thing to share. We offer a signed comic book for sale, but in case you want it directly from Stan "the Man" Lee and his company, this is your opportunity.

Pow Entertainment / Stan Lee signed items

Some of our items

Pin Collecting at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics

Hello Collectors!
Time sure flies when you are having fun.
Some of you are currently making plans to attend the 2010 winter Games. In preparation for that, some of you have been scouring the world for pins to trade while there. Well now a days scouring the world is easier than it used to be with the help of some of the sites out there. My two favorites for buying are ecrater.com and ebay.com. You can find good deals on all types of pins from all over the world. You just have to be patient and look for the bargains.
I have been to two Olympics, but the summer games is my thing. I can't see standing for several hours in the cold to see something pass by for three seconds in front of you since they are going 100 miles an hour.
One of the things that I learned pin trading in the previous Olympics is that people always like collecting more of the stuff they already have. For instance, someone that collects coke, will usually trade you any pin for just about any coke pin which they don't already have. The same thing with sponsors or organizations. If they are in to a specific sport, then they might want different pins from that sport. I did really well trading USA Federations pins from the different sports for other pins that I wanted. I also had individual sports pins from other venues such as Commonwealth Games, Goodwill Games, and Pan America Games. It is always easier and more fun to trade pins that were easy (and cheaper) to come by, that way you can be more flexible in your trading. Remember, the person you are trying to trade with probably has pins that were easy for them to get, too. So keep the trading light and low preasure. Enjoy the experience. Make some new friends.
Until next time, happy hunting!

New Stitch items for Holiday 2009 at Disney Stores

Disney Stores tend to neglect our friend Stitch, so it is always exciting when a new item pops up in store not near the Disney Theme Parks (especially if you don't get to go, or go very often in these times).

Disney Store North America has some cute new Stitch items this season, most notably, the Elvis Stitch ornament.

Other things include:

Christmas Stocking with Stitch's Head.
Winter Stitch plush with hoodie
Turkey Stitch beanie

Sorry we don't have prices for you, except the Elvis Stitch ornament for $9.50. These ornaments tend to go on sale, but the quality of your selection goes out the window the longer you wait. A lot of the ornaments have blemishes. So if you are a Stitch fan, and like to do some quality control, hurry in to your local Disney Store and check it out.

Thank you, Ecclectic Collector for inviting us to contribute. Aloha!